Monthly Archives: November 2024

ISD Staff Spotlight: Brittnie Williams enjoys serving as branch liaison for advisory boards, personnel and more

NAME: Brittnie WilliamsTIME AT CDFA: 9 yearsBRANCH: Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services POSITION TITLE: Branch Analyst USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? I am responsible for personnel appointments and ensuring a smooth and timely new hire onboarding. I … Continue reading

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Inspection Services Strategic Direction sets goals of Workforce Development, Communication, Innovation

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division announces the release of its Strategic Direction. “As we continue our public service, Inspection Services sets this Strategic Direction as our guiding document,” Division Director Natalie Krout-Greenberg states in … Continue reading

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Inspection Services 2024 Annual Report spotlights division activities, advancements and innovation

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Division of Inspection Services announces the release of its 2024 Annual Report. “We’re big believers in collaboration, including with other CDFA programs, sister state agencies and agricultural stakeholders,” Inspection Services Director Natalie … Continue reading

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California Agricultural Neighbors report highlights next steps for building proactive food safety culture in Salinas Valley

CDFA and the Monterey County Farm Bureau are announcing the joint release of the report “California Agricultural Neighbors: Building a Proactive Food Safety Culture.” California Agricultural Neighbors (CAN) was formed in January 2021 to bring together members of the Salinas … Continue reading

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CDFA Farm to School Community Food Hubs Grant Program seeks public comments

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces it is seeking public comments for its draft request for applications (RFA) for the new Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program. The draft RFA and … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting proposals for 2024 California Nutrition Incentive Program expansion grant

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces proposals are now being accepted for the 2025 California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) Expansion – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), WIC … Continue reading

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Submit pre-proposals by Dec. 16 for Fertilizer Research and Education Program 2025 Grant Cycle

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announces pre-proposals are now being accepted for the 2025 FREP Grant Program cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds proposals that advance fertilization and irrigation practices and … Continue reading

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